Receptacle



Patented Jan. 3, 1939 TED STATES .PA N GEH-CE 12 Claims.

VThis .invention relates .-to .receptacles and more particularly tometal boundfpaper.receptaclesvfor .semi-.liquids andsolids, such asice cream in two andone-half (2l/2) and ve (5). gallonquantities.

Themain objects ofmyinvention are:

`I1*irst,.to.provide a metal bound paper recep- .tacle for ice cream. and thelike, whichissimple .and economical in its parts,.easy.to set up, and very ,serviceable and efficient .for the purpose intended.

Second,.to provide a container of the foregoing Ycharacter which may beset up without the use of kstaples or rivets or adhesives,v and without theuse of a machine.

Third, to provide a receptacle, the parts of whichmay be shipped inthe flat-to save shipping Vspace.

Qther objects of my nventiomnot atthis time more particularly enumerated,.will.be understood from the following detailed description of the same.

Anv illustrated embodiment disclosing the improvements in receptaclesmade. according to this invention is shown in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a plan View of the blank of the wall member in the flat.

Fig. 2 is a plan view of the strip constituting an end rim in the at.

Fig. 3 is a plan view of the blank of the wall retaining band in the flat.

Fig. 4 is a plan View of the wall and rim assembly in the flat.

Fig. 5 is a view in side elevation of the receptacle.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a yoke yfor connecting the ends of the rim.

Fig. '7 is a View in cross section taken on line I-'I of Fig. 4, the relation and size of the parts being exaggerated for clearness. of illustration.

Fig. 8 is a perspective View of the receptacle.

Fig. 9 is a plan View of the cover skirt retaining band in therat.

Fig. 10 is a View in side elevation of the cover skirt retaining band.

Fig. 11 is a top plan view of the cover blank in the flat.

Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the cover and Askirt retaining band assembly.

Fig. 13 is a view inside elevation of the receptacle with its cover. Y

Fig. 14Vis a fragmentary cross-sectional view taken through thedupper edge ofv Fig. 13, the size and relation of the parts ,Ppgreatly vexagserate@- (cl. 22e-f4.5)

Fig. 15 isanenlarged viewtakenthroughthe Lbottom edge, of Fig. 13, all parts except the bottom member being shown in cross section.

Fig. v16 is an enlarged .View substantially .like Fig. v15. 5

Fig. 17 is an enlarged View substantiallylike JFig. 14, Without the cover.

Fig. 181s afragmentary View inside elevation of .amodificationof the means orconnecting the rimends.

Fig. 19 isa top plan view of the yokeshown in Fig. 18.

My receptacle preferably comprises a Wall member I, preferably of paper; endrims 2, 2, preferably of sheet metal; rim end connecting A.yokes.3, 3; a wall vretaining bandA; a cover ,5; a.cover vskirt retaining band, I; and abottom diskl, preferably of paper board.

The wall rnemberI comprises a blank1 8 of paper cut in the form of a rectangular sheet and scored .20 ,at .9,9 adjacent opposite edges thereof `to provide `flanges I, Ill adaptedrto be turned outwardly and laterally in overlapping relation to the outer side of the-blank.

Each of the endrims consistsofa sheetinetal L25 `strip II having spacredrtabst I 2, and; I 3. alongy oppol.site edges thereof, the opposite ends|4, `I4 of the `strip being tapered, asshown. The strip 4II .is adapted to overlap the outer` sideof theflange I0, the tabs I2 being bent inwardly, laterally and 3.0 outwardly, as shown by'Fig. 17, to engage the .inner side of Ythe .wall member.

The tabs I3 are b'entrsoas to cover the outer ,edge of theflangeIU and lie betweensaidflange andthe blank 8. The assembly ofthe blank 8 ,35 and the Ystrips lll...tis.rpreferably made attheiactory, the assembly being shipped in thei'irat, as shown by Fig. 4. .This assembly permitsthe Wall `to be perfectly round when. the ends oftheblank `Il are drawn togetherin overlapping relation. Y The means which-Iprovidelfor `connectingthe opposite ends I4 of therims, preferably consists of a sheet metal yoke 3 having a central slot .I5 through which the ends ofthe rim are passed and then turned away from each other to form a very eiective lock.

The wall retaining band 4 is preferably connected at its ends at therfactory and collapsed for shipment. In setting up the .Wallof the recep- 50 tacleIB, the blankr is rst curledonitself and inserted within thewallretaining band 4. Owing to the tendency of the wall member I to open, the assembly assumes a., perfectly cylindrical Lshap'e. The ends of the rims are then connected i.. by 55 `nested for shipment.

means of the yokes 3, 3, providing a very strong and effective wall assembly.

The bottom disk is inserted within the wall member I and is supported by the tabs I2 of the bottom rim which provide an internal annular bead constituting a very e'cient seat for the edge of the disk l. This is a very desirable feature of my invention. The bottom rim also provides an effective metal wearing edge which is very important in large containers. The top rim provides a highly effective metal scraping edge in scooping the ice cream.

My cover 5 preferably comprises a paper blank I'I in the form of a disk scored at I8 to provide an outer annular flange I9 constituting the skirt of the cover. The ange I 9 is provided with an annular series of equally spaced circular openings 20 bisected by radial crease scores 2 I. The cover blank is partially formed at the factory so that the skirt is ared, permitting the covers to be Thus the covers are received ready for application to the top of the receptacle The cover skirt retaining band 6 is preferably an elongated blank of paper having its ends overlapped and secured at the factory, the blank being collapsed for shipment. As received, the band 6 is adapted to be telescoped over the depending 'skirt of the cover, forcing the latter into engagement with the top rim of the wall member, the excess stock 22 of the skirt below each opening 20 being locked in engagement with the lower edge of the top rim of the wall of the container.

Referring to Figs. 18 and 19, I show another form of yoke 23 for connecting the ends of the metal rim. In this modication, the opposite ends of the rim have slots 24 for receiving the inturned ends of the yoke. The yoke is snapped into place and provides a very good means for connecting the rim ends.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that I provide -a container having decided advantages and improvements over the prior art. The parts of my receptacle are simple and inexpensive to manufacture, `.ship and assemble. When the parts are set up no machinery is required and a very effective and eflicient receptacle results. Owing to my improved construction comparatively light paper board may be used, and

the Wall retaining band counteracts any softening that may take Vplace in the wall member in use. While my receptacle is particularly designed for use in the containing of ice-cream, it may be used for any desirable purpose for containing other semi-solids and liquids, such as lard, butter and oil, as well as fruit, eggs and the like.

I claim:

1. A receptacle comprising a blank of paper board cut and scored to provide a rectangular sheet having flanges at opposite edges thereof, strips of metal overlapping said flanges and having tabs on opposite edges thereof folded under said flanges and over said sheet to cover said flanges and provide beads at the inner side of the sheet, said sheet being conformed to bring its ends together in overlapping relation to form a vertical wall having a lap joint, a retaining band of paper embracing said Wall, means connecting the opposite ends of each of said strips, a disk of paper board disposed within said wall and seated on one of said beads, and a cover disposed on the wall and having a skirt embracing the strip thereon, and means on said skirt engaging the edge of the last named strip to hold said cover in place.

vertical wall having a lap joint, a retaining band f embracing said Wall, means connecting the opposite ends of each of said strips and comprising a piece of metal having a slot through which the ends of the strip are passed and then bent away from each other, a disk disposed Within said Wall and seated on one of said beads, and a cover disposedon the wall and having a skirt embracing the strip thereon, `and means on said skirt engaging the edge of the last named strip to hold said cover in place.

,3. A receptacle comprising a blank of paper board cut and scorpd to provide a rectangular sheet having flanges at opposite edges thereof, strips of metal overlapping said flanges and having tabs on opposite edges thereof folded under said flanges and over said sheet to cover said 4flanges and provide beads at the inner side of the sheet, said sheet being conformed to bring its ends together in overlapping relation to form a vertical wall having a lap joint, a retaining band embracing said Wall, means connecting the opposite ends of each of said strips and comprising a yoke having a slot through which the ends of the strip are passed and then bent away from each other, and a disk of paper board disposed within said wall and seated on one of said beads.

4. A receptacle comprising a wall member consisting of a rectangular sheet of paper having an integral flange at one end of the receptacle turned in overlapping relation to the wall member, a rim member of sheet metal overlapping said end flange and having integral tabs disposed between said end flange and the wall member, said rim member also having integral tabs turned over the inner edge of the wall member, said tabs being Aspaced to allow the wall member and rim member to be turned to form the receptacle by bringing the opposite ends of the sheet and rim member together, an outer band of paper surrounding said receptacle to hold the Wall member in shape, and means connecting the opposite ends of said rim member together comprising a metal yoke member having a slot through which the ends of the rim member are passed and then folded back on themselves to lock the parts in assembled relation.

5. A receptacle comprising a Wall member having an integral flange at one end of the receptacle `turned in overlapping relation to the wall member, a rim member overlapping said end flange and havingintegral tabs disposed between said end ange and the wall member, said rim member also having integral tabs turned over the inner edge of the wall member, said tabs being spaced to allow the wall member and rim member to be turned to form the receptacle by bringing the opposite ends of the sheet and rim member together, an outer band surrounding said receptacle to hold the wall member in shape, and means connecting the opposite ends of said rim member together comprising a yoke having a slot through which the ends of the rim member are passed and then folded back on themselves to lock the parts in assembled relation.

6. A receptacle comprising a Wall member having an integral flange at one end of the receptacle turned in overlapping relation to the wall member, a rim member overlapping said end flange and having integral flange tabs disposed between said end ilange and the wall member, said rim member also having integral tabs turned over the inner edge of the wall member, said tabs being spaced to allow the wall member and rim member to be turned to form the receptacle by bringing the opposite ends of the sheet and rim member together, and means connecting the opposite ends of said rim member together.

7. A receptacle comprising a cylindrical wall member consisting of a rectangular sheet of paper lapped on itself to form a side wall portion of double thickness, said wall member having an external ange at each end of the receptacle, a sheet metal end rim overlapping each end flange and having inturned tabs engaging said wall member, each end rim having end tabs disposed between the body of said wall member and the flange thereon so that the end rim is locked on the end f the wall member, means connecting the opposite ends of each rim and comprising a sheet metal yoke having a vertical slot therein through which the opposite end portions of the rim extend, being bent backwardly on themselves, a bottom disk of paper board inserted within said wall member and seated on the inturned tabs of the bottom rim, an outer band of paper surrounding said wall member, and a cover disposed on the wall member and having a depending flange provided with spaced inwardly extending locking lugs engaging the lower edge of the top rim.

8. A receptacle comprising a cylindrical wall member of paper having overlapping side portions and outwardly and laterally turned end flanges, sheet metal end rims receiving said end iianges in overlapping relation and having inwardly, laterally and outwardly curved tabs overlapping the ends of said wall member and engaging the inner side of the latter, the top rim providing a cover lock and a metal scraping edge, the bottom rim providing an internal annular seat and a metal wearing edge, a bottom disk of paper board tting within said wall member on said seat, and a cover comprising a disk of paper disposed on the top rim and having an integral cylindrical ange overlapping the same and depending therebelow, said cover flange being provided with a series of spaced radial openings below each of which is an inwardly extending U-shaped lug of excess stock engaging the lower edge of the top rim, and a band of paper encircling and frictionally engaging said cover flange to hold said lugs in locked engagement with said top rim.

9. A receptacle comprising a cylindrical wall member having an external end flange, and a cover comprising a disk of paper having an integral cylindrical skirt overlapping said wall member, said skirt being provided with a series of spaced radial openings below each of which is an inwardly extending U-shaped lug of excess stock engaging the lower edge of said end flange, and a band of paper encircling and frictionally engaging said skirt to hold said lugs in locked engagement with said end flange.

10. A receptacle comprising a wall member comprising a rectangular blank having crease scores spaced from opposite edges thereof and adapted to be shipped flat, a pair of rim members each comprising a metal strip having spaced tabs on opposite edges thereof adapted to be folded with the paper stock of the blank beyond said crease scores to form a metal covered external rim ilange at each edge of the wall member, one rim iiange having an internal bead adapted to form an annular seat when the blank is set up to form the wall of the receptacle, each rim flange having vertical slots near its ends, a wall retaining band comprising an elongated blank of paper having its ends overlapping and secured together, the band being adapted to be collapsed on itself for shipment, a bottom disk of paper board adapted to be inserted within said wall member on said seat, an arched yoke having inturned ends engaging the flange in said slots for connecting the opposite ends of each strip, and a cover having a skirt adapted to engage the lower edge of the top rim flange.

11. A receptacle comprising a cylindrical wall member having an annular external flange at one end thereof, and a closure member disposed on the end of said wall member and having a cylindrical skirt embracing said flange, said skirt being provided with spaced radial openings adjacent said flange, the excess stock below said openings forming locks engaging the lower edge of said flange, and a cylindrical retaining band surrounding said skirt to hold the latter in shape.

12. A receptacle comprising a wall member having an external ilange at one end thereof, and a closure member disposed on the end of said wall member and having a skirt embracing said flange, said skirt being provided with spaced openings adjacent said iiange, the excess stock below said openings forming locks engaging the lower edge of said flange, and means surrounding said skirt to hold the latter in place.

GEORGE J. BACI-IMEYER. 

